Are You a Professional Woman Writer? Be a Mentor!

GIRLS WRITE NOW is a community of women writers — educators, editors, poets, novelists, playwrights, journalists, publishers, and more — on a mission. Since 1998 we have provided guidance, support and opportunities for New York City’s high school girls to develop their creative, independent voices, explore careers in professional writing, and learn how to make healthy choices in school, career, and life. 

 

The application deadline for our 2011-12 program year has passed.
However, we'll gladly accept your application, and review it should a position become available mid-year. We will also keep your materials on file for the 2012-13 season. 
 
 

GIRLS WRITE NOW IS SEEKING PASSIONATE WRITERS, TEACHERS, AND LEADERS WHO ARE:

  • Armed with at least two years of professional writing experience.

  • Dedicated to guiding the artistic, academic, and professional aspirations of young women.
  • Willing to work collectively with Girls Write Now and to recognize the importance of a supportive community in creative expression.
  • Able to commit to weekly one-to-one mentoring sessions, monthly group workshops, special events, and participation on one event committee from September to June.
  • Prepared to make clear, frequent, and tenacious communication with Girls Write Now's leadership, volunteers, and mentees.
  • Ready to play a vital role in sustaining the health and dynamism of the Girls Write Now community.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

We are a lean, hard-working, enthusiastic, and supportive group. You can expect training and support, as well as frequent and compassionate communication from our leadership to ensure that your volunteer experience with Girls Write Now is truly rewarding. Watch highlights from this year's full-day Mentor Training.

HOW TO APPLY:

  1. Download and complete the Girls Write Now Mentor Application, attached at the bottom of this page.

  2. Email: 1) the Girls Write Now Mentor Application; 2) your resume; and 3) two writing samples (max. 8 pages total) to enrollment[at]girlswritenow.org. Writing samples can be any genre; they do not need to be published creative writing.

  3. Qualified applicants will be invited to an individual, in-person interview, where we will ask you to sign your Girls Write Now Mentor Application. At your interview we will also begin the process for completing your criminal background check, which is required for all GWN volunteers.

  4. If you are accepted as a mentor, we will invite you to our fall training, orientation, and workshops where you’ll meet the community and get the tools you’ll need to work effectively with your mentee.


QUESTIONS? Contact Girls Write Now Mentor Enrollment Chair, Heather Smith, at enrollment[at]girlswritenow.org.


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GWN Mentor Enrollment Flyer 11-12_July 11 color.pdf785.35 KB
GWN MENTOR APPLICATION 2011-12_final.doc88.5 KB